DLI 4th Grade Guide

Strand 5 A New Millenia (2000-Present) CSD 4th Grade Social Studies Lessons & Resources Content Standards & Lessons (Adapted from USBE) Compelling Questions

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Standard 4.5.1 Describe sovereignty as it relates to Native American sovereign nations (Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray reservation, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe Navajo (Diné) Nation, Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, Confederated Tribes of Goshute, Skull Valley Band of Goshute) existing within Utah, and explain efforts to preserve and maintain their culture. Standard 4.5.2 Make a case for the lasting historical significance of an event in recent Utah history (2000-present), and create an argument for including it in a historical text. Standard 4.5.3 Use data and trends to make recommendations for the best sustainable development of Utah’s resources (for example, forests, state lands, geology, coal, minerals, oil and gas, state parks, water, wildlife, School Trustlands). Standard 4.5.4 Explain continuity and change over time by comparing experiences of today’s immigrants in Utah with those of immigrants in Utah’s past. Standard 4.5.5 After studying examples of individuals or groups making positive changes in Utah, propose positive steps individual students or groups of students can implement (for example, raising awareness through digital media, energy and resource conservation, letter writing, fundraising). Standard 4.5.6 Choose one of Utah’s cultural institutions (for example, Utah Symphony, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple

●​ What are historic and contemporary examples of Utah’s economic interdependence, and what are some ways to ensure growing demand for natural resources in Utah are met? ●​ How do various ethnic and/or religious communities in Utah maintain and celebrate their unique cultures? ●​ What are some of the

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most pressing issues facing Utah today?

●​ What are your rights and responsibilities as a citizen or resident in Utah?